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International Space Station (ISS)
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People of Space Operations
As a member of the Crew Operations Office, Erin Edwards and her team manage astronaut candidate training schedules, including field medical exercises, land survival, and underwater operations at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory in Houston.
Posted February 4, 2026
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Artemis 3
Johnson Flight Operations
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For Jaclyn Kagey, helping astronauts put boots on the Moon is part of her daily work.  As the Artemis III extravehicular activity lead in NASA’s Flight Operations Directorate, Kagey plays a central role in preparing astronauts for humanity’s return to the lunar surface.   She helps define how astronauts will work on the Moon, from planning detailed
Posted January 20, 2026
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Human Health and Performance
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Susan Schuh has dedicated her career to helping humans adapt to life beyond Earth.   As the Flight Crew Integration Operational Habitability (OpsHab) team lead in NASA’s Human Health and Performance Directorate at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Schuh leads efforts to understand what it is really like to live and work in space. She turns […]
Posted January 12, 2026
Johnson Space Center
Neutral Buoyancy Lab
People of Johnson
Growing up in Houston, Craig Shannon was always inspired by NASA and the spirit of exploration the agency represents. Yet it was a passion for scuba diving that unexpectedly led to his more than 23-year career at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Shannon became a certified diver and scuba instructor while earning his bachelor’s degree in […]
Posted January 6, 2026
Johnson Space Center
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For more than 25 years, Mark Elder has helped make human spaceflight safe and possible.
Posted December 1, 2025
Johnson Space Center
International Space Station (ISS)
Neutral Buoyancy Lab
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Alyssa Yockey supports the International Space Station from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston as a flight lead at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.
Posted November 19, 2025
Johnson Space Center
Artemis
General
Human Landing System Program
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Brian Alpert’s path was always destined for the aerospace industry, but his journey turned toward NASA’s Johnson Space Center during his sophomore year in college.
Posted November 18, 2025
Johnson Space Center
Astronauts
General
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NASA announced its newest class of astronaut candidates on Sept. 22, 2025, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. After the welcome ceremony, the 10 highly qualified individuals rolled up their sleeves and prepared for the next step in their journey to the stars: nearly two years of training to become flight-eligible for missions […]
Posted September 29, 2025
Johnson Space Center
People of Johnson
As an IT security administrator at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Mechele Elliott protects the information systems that support astronaut health and mission readiness. The encouragement of a family friend set her on this path, leading to a rewarding and somewhat unexpected career in human spaceflight.
Posted September 15, 2025
Johnson Space Center
People of Johnson
A child of the Space Shuttle Program, Jeni Morrison grew up walking the grounds of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston with her parents and listening to family stories about human spaceflight.  Now, with more than 15 years at NASA, Morrison serves as one of Johnson’s Environmental Programs managers. She ensures the center complies with […]
Posted September 8, 2025
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